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                                                                       Mondays

School Vacation Week Activities

February 23rd-27th

 
23rd- Drop in Activity- 12:30-6:30pm – KEVA Planks-
What can you build with our big bag of KEVA planks? These special wooden blocks allow for creative building and imaginative play. They are fun for all ages!
 
24th- Playgroup- Meet new friends at this casual, unstructured time to play and socialize.  Best suited for ages 6 and under.
 
25th- What’s the Weather Story Time- Join us for a special story time all about the weather! Get to be a meteorologist for a day and learn about the weather around us.
 Best suited for ages 6 and under.
 
26th-  Drop In Activity-  DIY Potholders- Learn how to make a small potholder using a special type of loom and stretchy fabric loops.
 
27th- Drop in Activity-  House of Cards or Domino Chain Reaction.  Have you ever tried to build a house using playing cards or tried to line up dominos in a design before knocking them over? Try both of these challenging and fun activities and see how you do.


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Grab and Go Activity Bags
February 9th and 23rd
Best Suited for Ages 3 & Up

 
9th-  - Winter Olympics- The Olympics in Milan,Italy run from 2/6-2/22. Learn about the country hosting the games, some of the competitions and more!
 
23rd -  Drew Daywalt- Do you love the “Crayon” books? Find out more about the author of this favorite book series while completing fun puzzles, crafts and other activities.


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Grab and Go Activity Bags
March 9th & 23rd
Best Suited for Ages 3 & Up

 
9th-  It’s Magic! Learn some simple magic tricks to wow your family and friends and have fun completing puzzles, games and more.
 
23rd- Welcome Spring- the snow is slowly melting, the days are getting longer and song birds are returning from their winter migration. This week we’ll celebrate this welcomed season of change.


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Monday, March 16, 2026
Drop in between 12:30-6:30pm
 
March 17th is St, Patrick’s Day, the day mischievous Leprechauns are known to play tricks and cause trouble. Here’s your chance to create a one of a kind contraption to catch this magical creature and maybe collect his gold.  


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Tuesdays  
Tuesday Mornings from 10:30-12:00pm
Best suited for ages 0-5

 
Playgroup is a great opportunity for kids and families to get together and enjoy interactive time together. Whether it’s playing with cars, cooking up a meal in the play kitchen or sharing a story, there are plenty of activities available to choose from
 



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Wednesdays
Winter Story Time
December 3rd- March 25th
10:30-11:15 am
Best suited for ages 5 and under

 
Story Time is a wonderful weekly routine to establish with your young child. Each week focuses on early literacy activities, stories, and songs, and ends with a craft or science exploration. It is a great opportunity for your child to socialize and meet new friends, and for adult caregivers to connect.


                                       


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Thursdays
Anytime Activities
Thursday, March 5th and 19th
Anytime between 10:30-4:30pm

 
March 5th-    STEM Challenge- What can you build with just spaghetti and marshmallows?
 
 
March 19th- Snake Spinner or 3-D insects- Use markers and gel-pens to color a snazzy snake or a 3-D insect that will come to life once cut out and assembled.





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Fridays
Relaxing Reads

Friday March 13th and 27th
3:00-3:45pm
Best suited for ages 6-9

 
Unwind after a busy week. The librarian will read aloud while kids can color, draw or just relax and listen to the story.




Helpful Educational Links

STEM (Science Tech. Engineering, Math)

NASA
Visit the New England Aquarium From Home
Explore.org -Live Cams from Around the World

Language Arts

Doulingo-Learn another language
PBS Learning Media
Story Starter Jr.

Educational Games & More

Sesame Street
PBS Kids
Highlights

Arts & Music                                                        Social Studies & History

Red Ted Art
National Gallery of Art for Kids
Origami Instructions
Plimoth Plantation-Plymouth MA
Smithsonian for Kids
National Geo Kids
Google Earth-Interactive Map


Vermont State Book Award Lists
Click on the icons for current book lists and more


New Books

Picture Books

Middle Grade Fiction

Graphic Novels

Young Adult


Non Fiction

Early Readers/Board Books

Parenting/Home School

DVD's




Local Attractions for families:

Upper Valley Aquatic Center- NH
Billings Farm- Woodstock, VT
Echo Center- Burlington, VT
Wonderfeet Museum,- Rutland, VT
The Montshire Museum, Norwich, VT
Hildene. Manchester, VT
VT State Parks- Statewide
Shelburne Museum- Shelburne, VT
VINS- Quechee VT
Fairbanks Museum- St. J. VT
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Youth Library Contact Information
Sacha Krawczyk
Youth Services Librarian     
                               

Telephone: 802-228-3517
email:
[email protected]


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FLETCHER MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
​88 Main Street
Ludlow, VT 05149

Main:   802-228-8921
Youth: 802-228-3517

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CURRENT HOURS:
        Mon: 10AM - 7PM
Tues-Fri:   10AM - 5PM

Saturday:  10AM - 1PM

Curbside as needed- call

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  • Home
  • Donate
  • About
    • Contact, Mission, Hours & more.
    • History & Pix
    • Membership
    • Friends
    • Meeting Space, Forms & Policies
    • Business Services
  • Browse Catalog +
    • Our Catalog
    • LIBBY, PALACE and more. (Audio/eBooks & Magazines)
    • Blackstone Unlimited - Audio Books and Magazines
    • Biblo+ Streaming
    • Library of Things
    • Passes
  • Youth
  • 24/7 Online
    • Learning/Reference/Ancestry
    • BRHS Yearbooks & Okemo Valley TV
    • 1952 History of Cavendish
    • VT Newspapers / historical